Ready to face what 2026 will bring? The trends shaping the year to come

As we step into 2026, there’s never been a more important time to adapt your offer and have menus that really hit the mark. Join us for a future-facing session that unpacks the exciting new food and drink trends, market shifts, and consumer behaviours shaping hospitality and foodservice in the year ahead.

Jim Cathcart, Policy Director at UKHospitality offering a high-level view of the legislative, political and financial landscape shaping the sector in 2026 – including the Autumn Budget implications, government policy outlook and operational challenges for hospitality operators.

Catherine Hinchcliff and Rhia Harry, the Insight team at Bidfood revealing the key food and drink trends shaping menus in 2026, from global cuisines to health-forward menus, sustainability demands and emerging formats. They will help you connect the dots between macro drivers and what it means for menu development and innovation.

Andrew Hodgson and Shirley Tan, NielsenIQ, presenting the key out-of-home (OOH) market dynamics, shifts in consumer priorities, and operator challenges. Expect new insight into what consumers are looking for when they decide where and what to eat.

A short Q&A